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Cheaper tickets and quicker journeys as part government funded Elizabeth line officially opens
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Elizabeth line will increase central London’s rail capacity by 10% and connect local communities to the city centre faster than ever before.
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Funding will kickstart decarbonisation innovation in the maritime sector and tackle shipping emissions.
Pilot projects funded to explore how future transport schemes can contribute to reducing loneliness in communities.
UK government leads global transport transformation as it takes over ITF presidency in Germany
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Grant Shapps, Transport Secretary, is assuming presidency of the International Transport Forum and will lay out 5 priorities for the UK’s tenure.
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